Mechanistic insights into the inhibition of hIAPP fibrillation by amyloidogenic core-derived peptide NFGAILSS using computer simulations

Tanishka Mehta; Bhupesh Goyal

doi:10.1039/d5cp03150h

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Mechanistic insights into the inhibition of hIAPP fibrillation by amyloidogenic core-derived peptide NFGAILSS using computer simulations

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Key Points

The study aims to understand how the NFGAILSS peptide inhibits the fibrillation of hIAPP, which is linked to type 2 diabetes.
Conducted computer simulations to model the interactions between NFGAILSS and hIAPP.
Analyzed the fibrillation process and observed the formation of cytotoxic oligomers.
Investigated the molecular mechanisms that contribute to the inhibition of fibrillation.
NFGAILSS significantly reduces hIAPP fibrillation rates in simulations.
The peptide alters the structural properties of hIAPP, preventing toxic oligomer formation.
Insights into the molecular mechanisms provide a foundation for developing new T2D therapies.

Implication

Computer simulations reveal that the NFGAILSS peptide inhibits hIAPP fibrillation in type 2 diabetes, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach.

Abstract

The fibrillation of human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) to cytotoxic oligomer species and amyloid fibrils is a significant pathological factor in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Thus, targeting hIAPP fibrillation offers...

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Mechanistic insights into the inhibition of hIAPP fibrillation by amyloidogenic core-derived peptide NFGAILSS using computer simulations

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Mechanistic insights into the inhibition of hIAPP fibrillation by amyloidogenic core-derived peptide NFGAILSS using computer simulations

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